520 N ESSEX AVENUE, NARBERTH, PA 19072 - Elevating and Redefining the Real Estate Experience

$1,395,000

Welcome to 520 North Essex Avenue, a substantial and beautifully timeless detached Center Hall Colonial that offers something nearly impossible to find in the Borough: true breathing room. Situated on an incredibly rare, nearly 1/3-acre lot, this 5-to-6-bedroom home effortlessly combines classic Main Line architectural character with a sprawling outdoor… Read More footprint and an unmatched walkable lifestyle. Step past the lovely landscaping and deep front yard and inside to a main level defined by generous proportions, symmetrical design, and beautiful natural light. Enter into the welcoming foyer, where you'll immediately notice the gleaming hardwood floors and custom plantation shutters exuding casual elegance. The sprawling formal living room invites you to gather around the cozy gas fireplace, while the large formal dining room on the opposite side of the foyer is perfectly scaled for hosting large family dinners and casual get-togethers. The heart of the home features an upgraded kitchen, styled with white cabinets, gray quartz countertops, a microwave drawer, and a modern appliance package fully equipped for daily meal prep and weekend entertaining alike. Just beyond the kitchen, a convenient main-floor powder room and dedicated laundry area lead out to a rear porch. Off the main living space, a gorgeous, all-season sunroom serves as the perfect spot for a bright home office, a quiet reading nook, or a main-floor playroom. The upper levels are intelligently designed to offer both generous space and flexible living solutions. The second floor features a wonderful Primary Suite layout. This impressive arrangement combines a king-sized main bedroom with an attached private sitting room and dressing area featuring a walk-in closet and its own convenient en-suite half-bath. Two additional bright bedrooms and a full center-hall bath complete this level, along with access to a private walk-out deck equipped with a retractable awning - an elevated outdoor retreat in the tree tops looking out over the large yard. Ascend to the third floor to find a quiet escape featuring two additional spacious bedrooms with side storage closets and a second upgraded full hall bath, serving as an exceptional space for a long-term guest wing, private home office, or a dedicated au pair suite. Downstairs, the large unfinished basement offers great clean storage area. But the real showstopper is the backyard - and it starts before you even get there. A long, private multi-car driveway runs alongside the home, an almost unheard-of luxury in the Borough where on-street parking is the norm. Fully fenced-in, exceptionally private, and massive by Narberth standards, the backyard itself is a professionally landscaped green space and a tranquil oasis for play, pets, and premier outdoor living. Nestled in the back right corner is a detached garage equipped with electrical wiring. Whether you dream of a detached workshop, a creative studio, or the ultimate staging ground for festive garden gatherings under the installed outdoor lights, this space delivers. Truly a wonderful home. Read Less

Courtesy of Pamela R Mawhinney Owsik, Duffy Real Estate-Narberth 610-667-6655

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 4, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,778

Lot Size

0.29 Acres

Year Built

1919

MLS Number

PAMC2181940

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked

Basement

Outside Entrance, Sump Pump

Building

Built in 1919, Living area: 2778, Levels: 3, Construction Materials: Stone

Cooling

Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s), Roof, Roof Deck, Street Lights

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Stone, Gas/Propane

Floors

Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Solid Hardwood

Foundation

Stone

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Forced Air

Interior Features

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Walk-in Closet(s), Wainscotting, Window Treatments

Lot

0.29 acres, Dimensions: 99.00 x 0.00, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard

Property

Very Good, Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Roof

Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Annual Amount: $14,262, Lot: 004, Year: 2025, Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Utilities

Water Source: Public

Windows

Double Hung

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